The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Online app has this week officially launched on the Apple App Store, bringing the online version of the popular trading card game to iPad and iPad Mini.

All Pokémon TCG Online players receive several free digital Pokémon TCG decks to get started right away and can earn additional cards through both player-versus-computer and online battles. Players who purchase physical theme decks, booster packs, and other Pokémon TCG products will also receive a code card that unlocks digital cards for their Pokémon TCG Online game, enhancing decks and adding cards to their online collection for play or trading.

From the press release:

Players can begin downloading the free-to-play Pokémon TCG Online app at appstore.com/pokemontcgo for iPad and iPad mini devices. They will also be able to search for the official Pokémon TCG Online app in the Apple App Store. The app launches in additional markets in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America later this week.

The Pokémon TCG Online app provides iPad and iPad mini users with a similar experience to the one PC and Mac players have enjoyed, and ensures that their digital card collection and game progress follows them across any device they’re playing on. Game features are identical as well, including both player-versus-computer and player-versus-player online battles, deck building, card trading, avatar customisation, a Pokémon TCG tutorial, and more.

The game is currently available in Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. For more information about the Pokémon TCG Online, please visit Pokemon.co.uk/TCGO. The free-to-play iPad and iPad mini version of the game can be downloaded at appstore.com/pokemontcgo.